There are 22 schools in Macclesfield (excluding independent schools), including 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Macclesfield has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Macclesfield under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Macclesfield
| Total Schools | 22 |
| Total Pupils | 8,732 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.15 |
| Median Free School Meals | 15% |
The median school in Macclesfield has 15% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 36th highest figure in Cheshire. This represents about 1,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 6 of Macclesfield's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Macclesfield is 19.15 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 63rd lowest ratio in Cheshire, and the 241st lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
Primaries
14
0% Outstanding • 71% Good
Secondaries
4
25% Outstanding • 50% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Macclesfield's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 10 schools or 71% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and high - about 43% and 29% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 7.14% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Macclesfield's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Academy | 2–11 yrs | 204 |
High |
Very low |
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| Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery | 2–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 | Church of England/Roman Catholic | ||||
| Hurdsfield Community Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 175 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| Ivy Bank Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 480 |
Good |
Very low |
Very high |
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| Marlborough Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Parkroyal Community School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Prestbury CofE Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Puss Bank School and Nursery | 2–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Very low |
Good |
Roman Catholic | ||
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield | 4–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
High |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Upton Priory School | 3–11 yrs | 388 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Whirley Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
Most of Macclesfield's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and low - about 50% and 25% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Macclesfield's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic College | 11–18 yrs | 1,200 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| The Fallibroome Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,535 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| The Macclesfield Academy | 11–16 yrs | 600 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Very low |
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| Tytherington School | 11–18 yrs | 1,214 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
Most of Macclesfield's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield College | 16–99 yrs |
Good |